Here is the opening scene: Detective Jameson sipped his morning coffee as he reviewed the latest evidence, searching for a lead in the cold case of local businessman Richard Langley's murder. 1. He sat at his desk, scanning the stack of files and paperwork that filled the corner of his office, the morning sun glinting off the dusty tomes. 2. The victim's family, the wealthy and influential Langley family, had summoned him to their home for a discreet meeting. 3. The police department's lead investigator, Detective Jameson, had been tasked with solving this particularly puzzling case. 4. Several sources had suggested that Langley's death was connected to a scandalous business deal gone sour under the questionable guidance of Andrew Lee. 5. It had been two years since Richard Langley's murder, and the police investigation had been stalled as always despite Jameson's best efforts. 6. The cold coffee tasted bitter on his tongue as Jameson compared notes with his partner, the crisp, efficient and efficient Rachel Reed. 7. Reed's sharp eyes scanned her partner's face for any signs of nervousness or fatigue, since hours of phone calls and meetings had drained the young detective. 8. Jameson watched as Rachel's eyes narrowed, an intuitive understanding flashing between them, a silent understanding of the unspoken tension between them. 9. The sound of footsteps echoed outside, distracting Jameson from the tediousities of the case, as his partner's receptionist knocked on the door. 10. The warm smile of their receptionist, Karen, helped to create a sense of normalcy, but Jameson's mind already turned to the task at hand. 11. A knock at the door broke in on the moment of quiet, and Jameson turned to face who it was.